The last chapter of Paul Little's book - Chapter 10 - includes discussion on 'Things to Come'. Certainly prophecy in the bible has been shown to be accurate as we look back on these. That said, it is also true that most all of those involved in the prophecy at the time it was being given had no idea what it meant (Ref Isa or Daniel). Even more interesting is that they didn't know when it was going to happen. As we discussed two weeks ago, the angels don't even know when things will happen and instead of wrestling with that, consistently follow and look to God.
All of the above said, our last study in the book should raise interesting and important questions about what is to come. I am sure that as we look back (when we are in heaven) on what did occur we will more fully see what God was telling us in the bible about what is to come for us. I do encourage you to concentrate on the section 'what is certain' in the book as it is a fundamental teaching important to both those that have been saved and those that have not. The remainder of the book gives great and concise information about what we believe and scholars think with regard to end times. I also know that the great mysteries of God and His prophecies (not ours!) have been thought to be understood in the past and have shown to be His timing and His meaning, not ours.
It will be a great overlay to begin the book of Daniel at the end of this book and right before we celebrate the one and only gift of God incarnate. At the end of Daniel the prophetic information will certainly lead us into continued discussion around our future and the glory of Jesus Christ.
Only one question of the week for this chapter - Do YOU desire to depart and be together with Christ? Phil 1:23?
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